BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Events for LONDON - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Events for LONDON REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T161500 DTSTAMP:20261010T043050Z CREATED:20261006T084507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T043050Z UID:30134474-1791732600-1791735300@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Frog Princess | Spontaneous Productions DESCRIPTION:A fun Musical Theatre Show for the whole family.\nHop into a magical adventure with Spontaneous Productions’ brand-new musical adaptation!\nSuitable for all ages. \nThe Frog Princess tells the story of Princess Bheki\, who is turned into a frog by her father\, the Maharajah\, when she disobeys his wishes.\nCan poor Bheki the Frog navigate life in the pond\, and what of her maid Kumee\, who has been turned into a turtle? \nMixing magic\, Bollywood music and dance\, shadow puppetry\, special effects and comedy\, expect one of our biggest shows yet. \n2 weekends\, from Sat 10 October to Sun 18 October 2026 – approx. 45-minute shows at 2pm & 3.30pm. \nPerformance dates:\nSat 10 & Sun 11 October 2026\nSat 17 & Sun 18 October 2026 \nLocation: Sydenham Centre (Upstairs)\, 44a Sydenham Road\, London SE26 5QX. \nTickets: \nStandard price: £10 adults / £5 children aged 3+\nPay a little more: £12 adults / £6 children aged 3+\nPay a little less: £8 adults / £4 children aged 3+\nUnder 3s FREE\nPay What You Can Afford tickets are also available at the door. \nFor full details and advance booking\, please visit:\nhttps://spontaneousproductions.co.uk/frogprincess \nCast: \nKabir the Maharajah / Daddoo the Frog played by Akshay Sharan\nKathleen / Kumee the Turtle played by Kate Barry\nMr Snake / Hanu played by Marlon-Oliver Harris\nPrincess Bheki / Bheki the Frog played by Shalvi Singh \nWritten and adapted by Jonathan Kaufman & Mina Maira\nProduced and directed by Jonathan Kaufman\nChoreographer Manorma Joisi\nAssociate Producer and Costume Designer Jackie Poulett\nGraphic Design Jan Warren\nPhotography Mark Drinkwater \nImportant notices:\nAdvance booking is recommended to guarantee your place. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-frog-princess-spontaneous-productions/2026-10-11/2/ LOCATION:Sydenham Centre\, 44A Sydenham Rd\,\, London\, SE26 5QX CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Children,Comedy,Dance,Entertainment,Events in London,Family Activities,London Musicals,London Theatre,Music,Performing Arts,Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sp_a5flyer_FROGPRINCESS_FRONT-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Spontaneous Productions":MAILTO:info@spontaneousproductions.co.uk GEO:51.4260054;-0.0515727 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sydenham Centre 44A Sydenham Rd London SE26 5QX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44A Sydenham Rd\,:geo:-0.0515727,51.4260054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T210000 DTSTAMP:20260824T193934Z CREATED:20260824T034749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T193934Z UID:30133791-1791658800-1791666000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Backstage Siblings UK Tour 2026 Bhajan Concert DESCRIPTION:The pioneers of Bhajan Clubbing are coming to the UK this October… and they’re performing exclusively at SKLPC (UK)! \n\n🔥 The Backstage Siblings have taken India by storm\, captivating audiences with sold-out shows\, a huge following\, and recognition from some of the highest-profile leaders\, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. \nFor the first time ever\, they’re bringing their electrifying Bhajan Jamming Concert experience to the UK. \n✨ Two nights. One unforgettable experience.\n✨ A powerful fusion of devotion\, energy\, rhythm and community spirit.\n✨ More than a concert… a cultural celebration you won’t want to miss. \n📅 9 & 10 October 2026\n📍 India Gardens\, Northolt\n🎟️ Tickets on Sale Now \nGet yours today: SKLPC Backstage Siblings Tickets \n#SKLPC #BackstageSiblings #BhajanClubbing #BhajanJamming #IndiaGardens #KanbiCommunity #Community #CulturalCelebration #LiveMusicUK \nBook Musicians for Bhajans in London URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/backstage-siblings-uk-tour-2026-bhajan-concert/2026-10-10/ LOCATION:India Gardens\, Northolt\, UB5 6\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Concerts,Events in London,Live Music,Music,Religion and Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BSS_Web0726-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T131500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T033056Z CREATED:20260506T033056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T033056Z UID:30126043-1790082900-1790085600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Stephen Hose Free Lunchtime Concerts DESCRIPTION:Take a break on a Tuesday lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of free\, gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident pianist\, Stephen Hose\, upstairs in the beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park. Stephen Hose trained at the Royal Academy of Music\, where he held a Vaughan Williams scholarship. He has had a varied career\, including performing chamber music and solo recitals\, as well as being Musical Director and pianist for a range of operas\, musicals\, plays\, and TV. Doors will open at 1 pm. The concert will begin at 1:15 pm. Tickets are free\, but we kindly ask that you book to give us an idea of numbers. \n  \nMusic for London provides various concert pianists for hire for private recitals and concerts in London and the UK URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/stephen-hose-free-lunchtime-concerts/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Lauderdale House\, Waterlow Park\, Highgate Hill\, London\, N65HG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events in London,Free Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Stephen-Hose-e1778038106416.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lauderdale House":MAILTO:enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk GEO:51.5686405;-0.1449617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lauderdale House Waterlow Park Highgate Hill London N65HG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Waterlow Park\, Highgate Hill:geo:-0.1449617,51.5686405 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T220000 DTSTAMP:20260913T140151Z CREATED:20260826T030545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T140151Z UID:30133830-1789833600-1789855200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Life is 4 living Pt 2 : London’s summers send-off day party! 4.00pm to 10.00pm DESCRIPTION:  \n\nLondon’s End-of-Summer Day Party\nMotion Events is back for one final summer celebration!\nAfter an unforgettable first event\, Life Is 4 Living returns bigger and better. \nThis edition will be even more special as we celebrate the birthdays of the Motion Events CEO and one of our organisers. \n\n\n\nSATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2026\nCASA JAKO\, 29 High Holborn\, London\, WC1V 6AZ \n4 PM–10 PM | LAST ENTRY: 7 PM\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT 🤩\n🎂 Double Birthday Celebration\n🎶 Afrobeats • Amapiano • Dancehall • Hip Hop • R&B\n🎧 London’s Hottest DJs\n🍹 Drinks and Cocktails\n📸 Professional Photography and Videography\n🔥 Unmatched Motion Energy\n+ MORE \n\n\n\nDJs ON THE DAY\nTBA \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n► This is an 18+ event. Valid photo ID is required. \n► Everyone is subject to a security search upon entry. \n► Doors close at 7 PM sharp. Please arrive early to avoid long queues. \n► All tickets must be scanned before the allocated last-entry time. Late arrival may result in refused entry or an additional charge. \n► Dress to impress. No hats\, hoods or caps. \n► No outside food or drinks are permitted. \n► Door tickets may be available\, subject to capacity. \n► Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. \n► The date\, times\, venue and advertised lineup may be subject to change. \n  \nLIFE IS 4 LIVING — DON’T MISS THE SUMMER SEND-OFF!\nHire DJs in London \n  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/life-is-4-living-pt-2-londons-summers-send-off-day-party-4-00pm-to-10-00pm/ LOCATION:casa jako\, 29 High Holborn\,\, London\, WC1V 6AZ CATEGORIES:Dance,Entertainment,Events in London,Free Events,Music,Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fatsoma-banner-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="motion":MAILTO:motion.evnts@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T144500 DTSTAMP:20260922T085020Z CREATED:20260917T111159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T085020Z UID:30133988-1789826400-1790520300@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Frog Princess – London Theatre DESCRIPTION:A fun Musical Theatre Show for the whole family.\nHop into a magical adventure with Spontaneous Productions’ brand-new musical adaptation!\nSuitable for all ages. \nThe Frog Princess tells the story of Princess Bheki\, who is turned into a frog by her father\, the Maharajah\, when she disobeys his wishes.\nCan poor Bheki the Frog navigate life in the pond\, and what of her maid Kumee\, who has been turned into a turtle?\nMixing magic\, Bollywood music and dance\, shadow puppetry\, special effects and comedy\, expect one of our biggest shows yet. \nFive weekends from Sat 19 September to Sun 18 October 2026 – approx. 45-minute shows at 2pm & 3.30pm. \nPerformance dates: \nSat 19 & Sun 20 September 2026\nSat 26 & Sun 27 September 2026\nSun 4 October 2026\nSat 10 & Sun 11 October 2026\nSat 17 & Sun 18 October 2026 \nPlease note: There are no performances on Saturday 3 October. \nLocation: Sydenham Centre (Upstairs)\, 44a Sydenham Road\, London SE26 5QX. \nTickets: \nStandard price: £10 adults / £5 children aged 3+\nPay a little more: £12 adults / £6 children aged 3+\nPay a little less: £8 adults / £4 children aged 3+\nUnder 3s FREE\nPay What You Can Afford tickets are also available at the door. \nFor full details and advance booking\, please visit:\nhttps://spontaneousproductions.co.uk/frogprincess \nCast: \nKabir the Maharajah / Daddoo the Frog played by Akshay Sharan\nKathleen / Kumee the Turtle played by Kate Barry\nMr Snake / Hanu played by Marlon-Oliver Harris\nPrincess Bheki / Bheki the Frog played by Shalvi Singh \nWritten and adapted by Jonathan Kaufman & Mina Maira\nProduced and directed by Jonathan Kaufman\nChoreographer Manorma Joisi\nAssociate Producer and Costume Designer Jackie Poulett\nGraphic Design Jan Warren\nPhotography Mark Drinkwater \nImportant notices: \nAdvance booking is recommended to guarantee your place.\nPlease note that there is no performance on Saturday 3 October 2026. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-frog-princess-london-theatre/ LOCATION:Sydenham Centre\, 44A Sydenham Rd\,\, London\, SE26 5QX CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Children,Comedy,Dance,Entertainment,Events in London,Family Activities,London Musicals,London Theatre,Music,Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sp_a5flyer_FROGPRINCESS_FRONT-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Spontaneous Productions":MAILTO:info@spontaneousproductions.co.uk GEO:51.4260054;-0.0515727 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sydenham Centre 44A Sydenham Rd London SE26 5QX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44A Sydenham Rd\,:geo:-0.0515727,51.4260054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T220000 DTSTAMP:20260917T115855Z CREATED:20260914T175855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T115855Z UID:30133958-1789668000-1789682400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Eastend Chinatown Celebration of Contemporary Chinese Culture in London DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting the second annual celebration of Eastend Chinatown on Thursday 17 September at Virgin Hotels in Shoreditch\, and would love you to join us for an evening of talks by Chinese creatives\, a Chinese rap performance and DJ sets from Canton Disco. Doors open at 6pm for the talks\, with socialising and music from 8pm. \nEastend Chinatown is a new Chinatown emerging organically in East London\, shaped by a new generation of Chinese and ESEA creatives\, entrepreneurs\, artists and businesses. \nThe event takes place during ESEA Heritage Month and celebrates what Chinatown could look like for the next generation: younger\, creative and tech-enabled. \nThe agenda for the night: \n🎤 6pm | Industry talks \n\nThe Eastend Chinatown story\, moderated by BBC reporter Elaine Chong.\nArt critic Vivienne Chow will give her thoughts on contemporary ESEA art.\nA “China Outside China” discussion on why Chinese creativity and culture resonates with a new generation of Londoners and Chinese diaspora.\n\n🎨 Creative competition launch\nAn open call for creatives to enter a short-video project that aims to celebrate new Chinese identity\, under the title of “Show us your Chinatown in 2046”. \n🤝 8pm | Community networking\nBringing together East London’s ESEA creative and cultural communities\, plus a live performance from East London Chinese rapper XiXi. \n🪩 9pm | Canton Disco Afterparty\n“One Night in Canton”\, hosted by Cosmo Webber\, also at Virgin Hotels. \n  \nBook Live Chinese Entertainment for your next event in London. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/eastend-chinatown-celebration-of-contemporary-chinese-culture-in-london/ LOCATION:45 Curtain Rd\, London EC2A 3PT\, Virgin Hotels\, 45 Curtain Rd\, London\, London\, EC2A 3PT CATEGORIES:Design,Digital Arts,Events in London,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-09-at-21.38.45-scaled-e1789408564479.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T183000 DTSTAMP:20260810T121346Z CREATED:20260810T121346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T121346Z UID:30133711-1789232400-1789237800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Piotr Salajczyk Piano Recital / Polska Teraz Festival – London 2026 DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of great piano music. ✨ \nJoin us for a recital by Piotr Sałajczyk\, one of Poland’s most distinguished pianists\, acclaimed for his extraordinary musical sensitivity and profound interpretations. \nHis artistry combines the finest traditions of the great piano school with a distinctly modern spirit. In his hands\, music from Poland and across Europe comes alive with freshness\, depth and remarkable expressive power — creating a fascinating dialogue between tradition and the present. \n🎹 12 September 2026 | 5:00 PM\n📍 The Duke’s Hall\, Royal Academy of Music\, London \nAdmission is free! \nReserve your seat at https://luma.com/9j8rr5ev and join us for an exceptional evening of music\, virtuosity and discovery. \nDon’t miss this special encounter with one of Poland’s finest pianists. ✨ URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/piotr-salajczyk-piano-recital-polska-teraz-festival-london-2026/ LOCATION:The Duke’s Hall Royal Academy of Music\, 1 York Gate\, Marylebone Road\, London\, NW1 5HT CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Festivals,Free Events,Live Music,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FL-BANERY-1x1-Piotr-Salajczyk-foto.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T190000 DTSTAMP:20260226T014621Z CREATED:20260226T014620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T014621Z UID:30119093-1788688800-1788721200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Magic of Thailand Festival in London DESCRIPTION:A two-day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Ealing Common is brought to you by Magic of Thailand. \nTreat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your family and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture\, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world-class food and performances. \nUnwind with a traditional Thai massage and don’t miss the unique eating competition. \nThe festival starts with a traditional Buddhist monk blessing and entertainment throughout the day.  These include traditional music and dancing\, Muay Thai boxing\, Ladyboy show\, Thai beer and cocktails garden\, Thai food\, crafts\, clothing\, produce stalls and children’s play area. \n* Dogs on leads are welcome. * \nDate: Sat 5 and Sun 6 September 2026 \nLocation: Ealing Common\, Uxbridge Road\, London W5 3HN \nTime: 10 am to 7 pm each day \nTicket: Adult: £6 per day; Under 15’s free \n(Tickets can be bought in advance online or on the day at the entrance gate) \nFacebook: Magic of Thailand Festivals \nWebsite: http://www.magicofthailand.co.uk URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/magic-of-thailand-festival-in-london-5/2026-09-06/ LOCATION:Ealing Common\, Uxbridge Road\, London\, W5 3HN CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Family Activities,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Marketing-4-e1772070303951.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Magic of Thailand":MAILTO:info@magicofthailand.co.uk GEO:51.5116618;-0.2927291 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ealing Common Uxbridge Road London W5 3HN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Uxbridge Road:geo:-0.2927291,51.5116618 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T230000 DTSTAMP:20260808T013614Z CREATED:20260808T013614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T013614Z UID:30133708-1788550200-1788562800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:MARISA ANDERSON + LUCE MAWDLSEY - London Concert DESCRIPTION:Upset The Rhythm presents… \nMARISA ANDERSON\nLUCE MAWDLSEY\nFriday 4 September\nChats Palace\, 42-44 Brooksby’s Walk\, London\, E9 6DF\n7.30pm | £16 | Tickets: https://link.dice.fm/jf9efbbf668f \nMARISA ANDERSON channels the history of the guitar and stretches the boundaries of tradition. Her playing is fluid\, emotional\, and masterful\, featuring compositions and improvisations that re-imagine the landscape of American music.  The New Yorker calls Anderson ‘one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation’\, and NPR refers to her as among ‘this era’s most powerful players’. Her music has been featured in Rolling Stone\, NPR\, The New York Times\, Pitchfork\, the BBC and The Wire. Festival appearances include Big Ears\, Pitchfork Midwinter\, Le Guess Who and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. \nIn addition to her solo work\, Anderson is sought after as a collaborator and composer. Swallowtail\, her second record in duo with drummer Jim White\, was released in May 2024 on Thrill Jockey Records. 2024 also saw the release of the feature film score ‘ A Perfect Day For Caribou’\, as well as appearances on records by Charlie Parr\, Myriam Gendron and Big|Brave. In addition to multiple solo releases\, past projects include 2021’s Lost Futures with guitarist William Tyler\, and contributions to recordings by Matmos\, Tara Jane O’Neil\, Beth Ditto\, Sharon Van Etten and Circuit Des Yeux. Anderson’s new album\, ‘The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music’ (out now on Thrill Jockey)\, is a collection of songs culled from the private record collection of the late Harry Smith. Assembled by Anderson after a chance encounter led to an opportunity to study and explore this treasure trove of music\, the Anthology focuses on music from places that the United States has been in conflict with since 1970: Southeast Asia\, the USSR and the Arabic and Islamic regions of the world.\nhttps://marisaanderson.bandcamp.com/ \nLUCE MAWDSLEY specialises in expansively cinematic instrumentals conjuring queer cowboy landscapes via the Northern English coastline. Luce Mawdsley is an autistic nonbinary composer and multiinstrumentalist based in Liverpool with a practice rooted in progressive experimentation. Drawing from a range of poetic art forms\, mythologies\, and landscapes\, their work uses personal experience of neurodivergence\, mental health disorders\, and queerness as a ligature from which to generate subversive explorations of gender\, place\, and identity formation. \nhttps://www.lucemawdsleymusic.com/ \n  \nBook Live Bands for Events in London URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/marisa-anderson-luce-mawdlsey-london-concert/ LOCATION:Chats Palace\, 42-44 Brooksby's Walk\, London\, E9 6DF\, London\, E9 6DF CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Events in London,Live Music,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Marisa-Anderson-by-Eve-Sussman-e1786152914609.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Upset The Rhythm":MAILTO:chris@upsettherhythm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T213000 DTSTAMP:20260822T032055Z CREATED:20260822T032054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T032055Z UID:30133764-1788021000-1788039000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:RENAISSANCE 2026: Global Origins - Devonshire Square Art Exhibition & Runway Show DESCRIPTION:For one night\, the Western Courtyard at Devonshire Square becomes a gallery and a runway at the same time. \nRENAISSANCE 2026: Global Origins – Stories Untold\nBrings together ten emerging artists (painting\, photography\, sculpture\, textile) and ten emerging fashion designers from Indonesia\, Taiwan\, Nigeria\, Canada\, Guadeloupe\, England\, North Macedonia and Greece. The work is about origin: migration\, memory\, folklore\, family\, identity. \nExpect a red carpet\, welcome drinks and live performances. The exhibition opens an hour before the first collection and stays open all evening; the runway show runs in two acts. \nRenaissance is an independent\, volunteer-run platform founded by Laura Momodu. The first edition sold out to 250 guests with zero paid promotion — this is the second\, with 400 places. \nSaturday 29 August 2026\, 16:30–21:30 · Devonshire Square\, London EC2M 4YE (2 min from Liverpool Street) · All ages · Tickets from £15: https://Renaissance2026.eventbrite.co.uk URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/renaissance-2026-global-origins-devonshire-square-art-exhibition-runway-show/2026-08-29/ LOCATION:Devonshire Square\, London EC2M 4YE\, Devonshire Square\, London\, EC2M 4YE CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Entertainment,Events in London,Exhibitions,Music,Performing Arts,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RENAISSANCE_PRESS_1-e1787368798947.png ORGANIZER;CN="@renaissance_fashion_show":MAILTO:renaissancefashionshow@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T123000 DTSTAMP:20260730T092031Z CREATED:20260526T125349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T092031Z UID:30128030-1788001200-1788006600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the Household Cavalry Museum DESCRIPTION:Step into the heart of British history with an exclusive\, guided tour of the Household Cavalry Museum\, where centuries of tradition and royal heritage come to life. Our expert guides will take you on an unforgettable journey through the world of the Household Cavalry – Britain’s oldest and most elite regiment\, with a legacy that spans over 350 years. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/guided-tour-of-the-household-cavalry-museum-2/ LOCATION:Household Cavalry Museum\, 66 Horse Guards Ave\, Whitehall\,\, London\, SW1A 2AX CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,Family Activities,Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/45162636.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Household Cavalry Museum":MAILTO:museum@householdcavalry.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T213000 DTSTAMP:20260826T032319Z CREATED:20260826T030903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T032319Z UID:30133829-1787770800-1787952600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Fourth London International Chinese Music Festival (LICMF) - Concerts\, Workshops & Classes DESCRIPTION:The 4th London International Chinese Music Festival\, jointly initiated by institutions including SOAS\, University of London\, opened grandly in the summer of 2026. The festival once again presents new chapters in contemporary Chinese music while exploring East–West cultural intersections through different qualities\, textures\, ranges\, and sound stages\, creating new interpretations of tradition. \nThe “symphonization” of contemporary Chinese music does not simply mean allowing Chinese instruments to disappear into a Western orchestra. Rather\, it takes the distinctive “qi-yun” (氣韻)\, along with the depth and clarity found in Chinese instrumental music\, as its spiritual core and uses them to construct an overall musical narrative. The clearly articulated\, continuous notes of the piano\, combined with the resonant voice of the cello\, become a vast sonic landscape against which the bony percussive force of the guzheng\, the vigorous tremolo of the pipa\, and the ethereal tonal qualities of the dizi and xiao are brought into relief. \nThe tonal lines and aesthetics of Eastern instruments merge with Western polyphonic counterpoint. Traditional Chinese music is thus transformed from individual points of emotional expression into musical brushstrokes\, forming an aesthetic imagery of clouds and water. \nThis year’s festival embraces the same philosophy\, bringing together internationally acclaimed performers and emerging musicians. From traditional instruments such as the guqin and pipa to cross-cultural ensembles that blend Eastern and Western musical traditions\, the festival showcases the remarkable contemporary vitality of Chinese music. Audiences are invited to experience live the magnificent musical chapters created by interweaving traditional Chinese music with contemporary musical language. \nThe festival features a strong line-up\, with 18 performing musicians—including 15 core UK-based musicians and scholars and three internationally invited musicians—along with two prominent interdisciplinary collaborators/composers\, several ensembles\, and prize-winning competition students. Of particular note is the 27 August performance\, featuring works by Professors Michael Ellison and Ray Lin and presenting the cross-cultural collaboration Ensemble Shuimo (水墨). Both professors serve as composers and mentors\, offering audiences an exceptional encounter between Eastern and Western musical cultures. \nThe Chinese traditional instruments featured in the concerts include plucked\, bowed\, wind\, and percussion instruments: the guqin (seven-stringed zither)\, guzheng (plucked zither)\, pipa (four-stringed lute)\, zhongruan (moon-shaped lute)\, sanxian (three-stringed lute)\, erhu (two-stringed fiddle)\, dizi (bamboo transverse flute)\, xiao (end-blown bamboo flute)\, xun (Chinese vessel flute)\, and Chinese folk percussion. The Western instruments used in the East–West cross-cultural ensemble on 27 August are piano and cello. \nZhu Xizhe and the World Premiere of Nān \nAt the 2026 4th London International Chinese Music Festival\, young guzheng performer Xizhe Zhu has been invited as a special guest artist. Together with erhu performer Huang Ziyang and other musicians\, she will give the world premiere of Nān (囡)\, a new work composed by He Qianqian. \nInspired by a Shanghai nursery rhyme from the Jiangnan region\, the work builds on traditional Chinese tonal aesthetics while innovatively juxtaposing the plucked texture of the guzheng\, the bowed lines of the erhu\, and the deep timbre of the Western bassoon. Through contemporary extended techniques on the guzheng and the interplay of the three instruments\, the music layers two overlapping images of memory: the carefree innocence of children chasing and playing\, and the distant\, affectionate calls of elders echoing through time. Its playful and agile melodies reveal a highly reflective musical dialogue between East and West. \nA graduate of the Philosophy\, Politics and Economics (PPE) programme at the University of Warwick\, Zhu Xizhe received rigorous musical training within the Shanghai Conservatory of Music system from an early age. At fourteen\, she passed the highest level of its examination system and subsequently obtained the professional Performance Grade II certification. Her performing experience includes serving as principal soloist in a concerto at the Shanghai Oriental Art Centre and winning gold awards at international competitions. Her interdisciplinary background allows her performances to transcend technical display. In Nān\, she precisely employs the guzheng’s clear\, crisp plucking; graceful\, fluid glissandi; and powerful\, full-bodied sweeping tremolo techniques\, transforming the gentle memories of Jiangnan culture into a contemporary sonic aesthetic characterised by visual vividness and openness. \nAs the timbres of diverse instruments pass and transform their individual lines through the performance space\, they also reflect the continuing development of traditional Chinese music in the contemporary world\, exploring cultural boundaries and deeper forms of resonance. From the subtle breathing and exhalation of individual instruments to the vast echoes of polyphonic ensemble playing\, contemporary Chinese music takes on a clear\, luminous presence\, gently unfolding in the London summer a cultural collision of a new era. Every listener who loves music and culture is invited to attend and witness a dialogue and resonance that transcends both time and geography. \nPerformance & Festival Information \nFestival: The Fourth London International Chinese Music Festival 2026\nDates: 24–28 August 2026\nOrganisers: China Arts (UK)\, SOAS\, University of London\, Chinese National Orchestra Society (CNOS)\, and London Youlan Qin Society. \nSound of Nature Concert\n26 August 2026\, 19:00\nKamran Djam Lecture Theatre\, SOAS\, University of London\n10 Thornhaugh St\, London WC1H 0XG\nFocus: the beauty of traditional Chinese instruments and performances of music associated with intangible cultural heritage. \nGala Concert – Sound of East in the West\n27 August 2026\, 19:00–21:30\nHoly Sepulchre London\nHolborn Viaduct\, London EC1A 2DQ\nFeatured cross-cultural programme: Silk String Quartet\, Siji Quartet\, and Ensemble Shuimo\, the contemporary East Asian ensemble directed by Professor Michael Ellison\, performing cross-cultural works by Ray Lin and Michael Ellison. \nShowcase Concert\n28 August 2026\, 19:00–21:30\nKamran Djam Lecture Theatre\, SOAS\, University of London\nFeaturing prize-winning competition participants\, outstanding young performers\, and professional musicians performing together. \n  \nOfficial website and ticket information:  \nukchinesemusic.org/london-international-chinese-music-festival-2026. \nWritten by critic Hu Jungyi. \n  \nHire London’s Chinese Musicians for Chinese Themed Corporate Events and Chinese New Year Celebrations in London \n  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-fourth-london-international-chinese-music-festival-licmf-concerts-workshops-classes/ LOCATION:10 Thornhaugh St\, London WC1H 0XG\, 10 Thornhaugh St\, London\, London\, WC1H 0XG
 CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Entertainment,Events in London,Live Music,Masterclass,Music,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-for-festival.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ukchinesemusic":MAILTO:info@ukchinesemusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260715T083426Z CREATED:20260715T083426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T083426Z UID:30132158-1787736600-1787745600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Kids craft club: Victorian DESCRIPTION:Get creative and explore history with hands-on kids’ craft workshops for children ages 8-16. \nJoin us this August for a brand-new four-part kids’ craft club series at Fulham Palace. Each week we’ll travel through time to a different historic era\, exploring creativity through hands-on making inspired by the Palace and its garden. \nDesigned for children aged 8 to 16\, these independent workshops are a fun and engaging way to learn new skills\, get creative and discover fascinating moments throughout history. All materials are provided\, all abilities are welcome\, and each session includes a healthy snack break. \nPlease note that children attend independently and must be dropped off and collected by a parent or carer. \nWhat to expect\nEach workshop blends history with practical art activities\, encouraging imagination\, experimentation and play. Children will create their own artworks to take home\, guided by our friendly team. \nThis week:\nBe inspired by the Palace walled garden as you explore natural making and print techniques\, including Victorian cyanotype photography\, finishing with a nature zine and a display of your work. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/kids-craft-club-victorian/ LOCATION:Fulham Palace\, Fulham Palace\, London\, SW6 6EA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Events in London,Family Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kids-craft-club-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Fulham Palace":MAILTO:reception@fulhampalace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T040531Z CREATED:20260806T040530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T040531Z UID:30133705-1787338800-1787346000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Music Hath No Borders - South African Buskaid Ensemble in Concert - 21.08.26 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical fundraising concert with ten members of the internationally renowned South African Buskaid Ensemble – a performance of live classical music from Handel and Elgar to township Kwela music. \nThis is a poignant venue for Buskaid: Buskaid’s Founder\, Rosemary Nalden\, is the daughter of the late Charles Nalden CBE\, one of Coram’s most distinguished foundlings. The Buskaid musicians are themselves no strangers to hardship: like Coram\, Buskaid offers transformative opportunities for less advantaged young people. \nFor this musical celebration\, Rosemary has chosen music to link both charities\, including the Chaconne from Terpsichore by Handel\, Coram’s most famous benefactor\, and Elgar’s Sospiri\, honouring Rosemary’s father\, an accomplished harpist who loved the music of Edward Elgar. The concert will end with a rousing burst of township ‘Kwela’ music\, arranged by the Buskaid musicians themselves. \nTickets and Timings \nTickets can be booked on Eventbrite. \nAll tickets include a welcome drink\, and private access to the Foundling Museum‘s exhibition\, including the special exhibition display\, 300 Years of the ‘Rival Queens’: Handel’s 1726 Opera Season. \n6 pm: Access to the Foundling Museum for all guests. \n7 pm-9 pm: Concert with interval. \nAbout Buskaid \nThe Buskaid Music School was founded by Rosemary Nalden in 1997 in response to requests from the less privileged local community in Diepkloof Soweto. At its inception\, it comprised just 15 children; its current membership stands at 82. To meet this demand\, in 2002 Buskaid initiated a teacher-training course for all its students; all the musicians playing tonight are employed by Buskaid as highly-skilled string teachers. \nThe Buskaid Ensemble is world-renowned for its high-performance standards and its innate grasp of musical style\, and as a result\, has undertaken 28 international tours to Europe and the Americas. It is the only African orchestra to have performed at the BBC Proms. \nThe Ensemble has collaborated with many distinguished artists such as Sir John Eliot Gardiner\, Melvyn Tan\, Steven Isserlis and Karl Jenkins. It has performed in the presence of numerous dignitaries\, notably the late Nelson Mandela\, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\, King Charles III\, and Michelle Obama. \nProgramme \nJean-Philippe Rameau – Air pour les Guerriers; Entrée De Polymnie; Contredanses I & II \nHenry Purcell – Fairest Isle; Rondeau; If Love’s a Sweet Passion; Chaconne \nEdward Elgar – Sospiri (Sighs) \nJean Sibelius – Impromptu \nGeorge Frideric Handel – Terpsichore HWV 8b: Chacconne \nKwela\, Afro-jazz and Afro-pop (Arr. Buskaid musicians) \nBook Classical String Ensembles for Events in the UK via Music for London. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/music-hath-no-borders-south-african-buskaid-ensemble-in-concert-21-08-26/ LOCATION:Foundling Museum\, 40 Brunswick Square\, London\, WC1N 1AZ CATEGORIES:Arts,Charity Events,Concerts,Entertainment,Events in London,Exhibitions,Fundraisers,Gigs,Live Music,Museums,Music,Networking,Organisations,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Buskaid-group-photos_67-e1785988932795.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T230000 DTSTAMP:20260723T125317Z CREATED:20260723T125317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125317Z UID:30132833-1787254200-1787266800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Linda Smith & Band + Trash Kit + Stuart Moxham DESCRIPTION:Upset The Rhythm presents… \nLINDA SMITH & BAND\nTRASH KIT\nSTUART MOXHAM\nThursday 20 August\nThe Lexington\, 96-98 Pentonville Rd\, Angel\, London\, N1 9JB\n7.30pm | £14 | Tickets: https://link.dice.fm/X7d766a04577 \nLINDA SMITH is a pioneer of home recording who self-released her music originally on cassette starting in 1987. In the early 90’s\, indie labels Slumberland and Harriet Records expanded her reach with the release of two seven inch eps. Recently\, Brooklyn label Captured Tracks has reissued two complete albums on vinyl\, and she has begun to tour in the US and internationally for the first time. Upset The Rhythm released a recent split single between Smith and The Smashing Times last year too. Paste magazine called Linda Smith “a hidden treasure of America’s pop underground”\, while Jangle Pop Hub has written that “essentially this is the best bedroom pop you are ever likely to hear\, directly from an age that did not really know what to do with it”. For this rare UK show Linda will be joined by her live band. \nhttps://lindasmith2.bandcamp.com/ \nTRASH KIT are Ray Aggs (guitar\, vocals)\, Rachel Horwood (drums\, vocals) and Clémentine March (bass). Three deeply creative individuals who play in a multitude of other groups including Bas Jan and Sacred Paws\, not to mention their solo outings. Their songs\, once succinct\, patchwork post-punk numbers of an honest diary-like nature\, now tussle more with long-form songwriting\, expeditious polyphony and cascades of sung-spoke vocals. Although Trash Kit have their forebears in bands like Sleater Kinney\, The Ex and The Raincoats\, their sound is still very much their own take on facing forwards and relies as much on the naturalism of an internalised folk music as on their sincerity of vision. Since forming in 2009\, Trash Kit have released three albums for Upset The Rhythm and a selection of singles. Trash Kit’s approach to life as with music is one of openness\, inclusion and potential\, and their most recent album ‘Horizon’ has this in dutiful abundance. \nhttps://upsettherhythm.bandcamp.com/album/horizon \nSTUART MOXHAM requires little introduction. Few artists arrive as compellingly yet elusively as did Stuart Moxham upon the startling debut of Young Marble Giant’s sole studio album\, Colossal Youth (Rough Trade\, 1980). Initial excitement was thrust upon the young Alison Statton\, who sang songs written by Stuart with a couple of exceptions. The unaffected tone of her voice was in steep contrast to the typical goings-on in that still quite punk time\, but it was what she sang that fully sold it. Moxham’s lyrics were both intensely personal and woefully oblique. There seemed to be a sort of story in there. After those YMG days\, Moxham worked on a project called The G!st and released an album and several singles also on Rough Trade. Since the mid-80s Moxham has focused mainly on solo acoustic work\, releasing 17 albums to date\, including one by songwriting duo Moxham & Halliday. Stuart Moxham is a composer of the upper echelon of innate talent who combines avant-garde ideas with deceptively forthright personal lyrics\, solid hooks\, ambience and vaguely off-centre instrumentation which defies the casual marketplace as confoundingly as it ever did to the underground. Last year Tiny Global Productions released Moxham’s most recent album ‘Winter Sun’\, featuring Linda Smith on backing vocals.\nhttps://stuartmoxham.bandcamp.com/ URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/linda-smith-band-trash-kit-stuart-moxham/ LOCATION:The Lexington CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Live Music,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Linda-Smith.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Upset The Rhythm":MAILTO:chris@upsettherhythm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260731T033625Z CREATED:20260731T033625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T033625Z UID:30133650-1787252400-1787259600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Baroque Bridges - Baroque and Early Classical Music Concert DESCRIPTION:Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime performance of Baroque and Early Classical music by the combined forces of award-winning chamber group Ensemble Hesperi and the renowned South African Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble. \n\n\n\n\nFor this special collaborative project\, Hesperi and Buskaid present a joyful programme of familiar favourites and lesser-known gems for strings\, recorder and harpsichord\, building musical bridges across time\, borders and cultures. \nMusic to include: a string arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s motet Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied; two sparkling movements from Georg Philipp Telemann’s suite in A minor for recorder and strings; a string symphony by the French composer and performer of African descent\, Joseph Bologne; a stunning trio sonata by George Fredrick Handel; and charming dances by British-African abolitionist and composer Ignatius Sancho. The concert will also feature compelling rhythms and haunting melodies from Jean Philippe Rameau\, one of the Buskaid musicians’ favourite composers\, and we celebrate both ensembles’ affection for Henry Purcell with a selection of incidental music from his King Arthur and Faerie Queen. \nThe concert will end\, as Buskaid concerts always do\, with Kwela music\, an improvised genre of street music with roots in traditional African township music and anti-apartheid protest songs\, arranged and performed (with dance moves!) by members of the Buskaid ensemble. \nThanks to… \nThis unique cross-continental musical exchange would not have been possible without a grant from the Continuo Foundation\, which enables musicians in the UK Early Music sector to build thriving careers while sharing inspiring music with people in every corner of the UK. \nPerformers \nViolin: Gabriella Jones; Tshidiso Boikanyo; Keabetswe Goodman; Lesang Malema\, Solly Mathipa; Makhadzi Mabogo \nViola: Nthabiseng Madiba; Lesego Mthembu \nCello: Florence Petit; Koketso Mphela; Tebogo Mushi \nBass: Khumo Gumede \nRecorder: Mary-Jannet Leith \nHarpsichord: Thomas Allery \nEnsemble Hesperi is a dynamic period ensemble and UK-registered charity\, with a passion for bringing Baroque music to audiences through collaborative\, research-led programmes and educational projects. \nBuskaid is an SA-registered charitable trust\, which runs a music school in Diepkloof\, Soweto. Founded in 1997 by British viola player Rosemary Nalden\, Buskaid’s flagship ensemble has an international reputation for high-quality\, historically informed performances\, showcasing their talents across the world with huge success for nearly three decades. \nTogether\, our two ensembles share a passion for high-quality music education and outreach\, and pursue a shared mission to bring historically informed performance to new\, global audiences. \nTo hire modern-day String Ensembles\, go to Music for London URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/baroque-bridges-baroque-and-early-classical-music-concert/ LOCATION:St Giles Cripplegate\, Fore Street\, London\, EC2Y 8DA CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Live Music,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design-e1785468970416.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EnsembleHesperi":MAILTO:ensemblehesperi@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T170000 DTSTAMP:20260804T113736Z CREATED:20260804T113736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T113736Z UID:30133660-1786104000-1786122000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Rain or Shine\, It's Picnic Time: Sandwich Sandwich and Heinz bring the picnic indoors for new sandwich launch DESCRIPTION:500 FREE sandwiches. Live music. Air con\, or a shelter from the rain? An indoor picnic unlike anything London has seen. \n\nHundreds of free sandwiches will be given away by Heinz and Sandwich Sandwich on Friday 7th August\nHeinz and Sandwich Sandwich are bringing one of the world’s hottest food trends to the UK’s biggest sandwich shop with the launch of the limited-edition Birria Beef Sandwich\nThe sandwich features Heinz Chipotle Mayo\, and every sandwich comes with a rich\, slow-cooked beef birria consommé for dipping\, delivering the full birria experience in sandwich form\nWhether you need to shelter from the heat\, or let’s face it\, the rain. Get down to the indoor picnic to enjoy lunch on Friday 7th August\n\nThey say there’s no such thing as a free lunch; well\, this week\, there is! Sandwich Sandwich and Heinz are bringing one of the world’s biggest food trends to the UK’s biggest sandwich shop with the launch of the limited-edition Birria Beef Sandwich\, and they’re celebrating by inviting Londoners to the ultimate indoor picnic. \nFor one day only\, on Friday 7th August\, Sandwich Sandwich’s Mark Lane flagship shop – officially the UK’s biggest sandwich shop – will be transformed into a summer picnic complete with artificial grass\, trees\, picnic blankets\, live music and complimentary drinks\, offering a slice of the great outdoors in the heart of the city. \nAnd there’s an even bigger reason to arrive early. From 12 pm\, the first 500 customers through the doors will receive a free Birria Beef Sandwich. Inspired by the viral birria craze that has taken social media by storm\, the new Birria Beef Sandwich reimagines the Mexican street food favourite as an indulgent\, overfilled sandwich. \nCreated in partnership with Heinz\, the limited-edition special is packed with slow-cooked pulled beef birria\, Manchego cheese\, crispy onions\, lime and queso crème fraîche\, Heinz Chipotle Mayonnaise\, cucumber\, rocket\, coriander and diced white onion\, all served in freshly baked bread. Every sandwich comes with a rich\, slow-cooked beef birria consommé for dipping\, delivering the full birria experience in sandwich form. \nThe Birria Beef Sandwich will be available for one month only across all Sandwich Sandwich locations in London and Bristol. So get down fast to try! \nJoshua Kleiner at Sandwich Sandwich UK said\, “At Sandwich Sandwich\, we’re always looking to push boundaries. Partnering with Heinz has given us the opportunity to create an experience that celebrates incredible food\, bold flavours and the joy of sharing great sandwiches. For a family-run independent business\, partnering with Heinz is incredibly special. It’s recognition of the journey we’ve been on and confidence in where we’re heading next.” \nAditi Hilgers at Kraft Heinz said\, “At Heinz\, we’re always looking for new ways to bring people together through food\, and the Birria Beef Sandwich does exactly that. Birria has become one of the world’s most exciting food trends\, and partnering with Sandwich Sandwich gave us the perfect opportunity to reimagine it in a way that’s bold\, indulgent and unmistakably Heinz. Bringing the picnic indoors felt like the perfect way to celebrate a launch that’s all about enjoying great food together – whatever the British weather has in store” \nThe launch marks the latest collaboration between two brands known for creating crave-worthy food. Sandwich Sandwich has built a devoted following thanks to its generously filled sandwiches and viral social media moments\, while Heinz continues to reinvent classic sauces through bold partnerships and new flavours. \nWhether it’s snapping photos in London’s most unexpected picnic spot\, getting your hands on one of 500 free sandwiches\, or simply tasting one of this summer’s most talked-about menu launches\, the Birria Picnic promises to be a must-visit event for food lovers. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/rain-or-shine-its-picnic-time-sandwich-sandwich-and-heinz-bring-the-picnic-indoors-for-new-sandwich-launch/ LOCATION:Sandwich Sandwich\, Mark Lane\, London\, 70 Mark Lane\, London\, EC3R 7NQ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Events in London,Food Tasting,Free Events,Restaurant Promotions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sandwich-Sandwich-X-Heinz_Chipotle-Birria-Sandwich@2x-1-e1785843413222.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260728T031011Z CREATED:20260728T031008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T031011Z UID:30132849-1785888000-1786924799@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:BIG KID CIRCUS - Jurassic DESCRIPTION:Step right up and prepare to be transported back in time with Big Kid Circus: Jurassic — the most thrilling and imaginative production in the UK circus calendar for 2026! Celebrating the company’s 21st UK touring season\, Jurassic is a spectacular new circus adventure that blends breathtaking performance\, cutting-edge effects\, and prehistoric theatrical wonder in a two-hour live experience that will exhilarate audiences of all ages. \nFrom the moment you enter the big top\, Jurassic promises an unforgettable journey into a world where dinosaurs roam alongside circus performers. The show’s standout spectacle is its 28-foot-wide Dinosaur\, the first of its kind on the UK circus stage — a show-stopping creation designed to awe both children and adults alike as it soars through the stage and immerses audiences in a world of prehistoric grandeur. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/big-kid-circus-jurassic/ LOCATION:brent cross shopping centre\, Brent Cross Shopping Centre\, Brent Cross\, NW4 2FP CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Children,Circus,Entertainment,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="BIGKIDCIRCUS":MAILTO:info@bigkidcircus.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T190000 DTSTAMP:20260724T174026Z CREATED:20260724T174026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T174026Z UID:30132837-1785790800-1786302000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Dünyada - London Theatre DESCRIPTION:This August\, internationally acclaimed actor and director Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu brings his visceral\, high-intensity solo performance Dünyada to Camden Fringe.\nReimagining Will Eno’s celebrated monologue Title and Deed\, the production arrives in London fresh from Istanbul’s underground scene\, offering an evocative exploration of migration\, identity drift\, and the fragile necessity of being witnessed in a digital age. \nArmed only with a microphone\, a projection screen\, and a fixed camera\, Nuroğlu performs a dual role as both actor and live cinematographer. \nIn a raw\, technical struggle\, he manages lighting and soundscapes in real-time\, creating a “parallax” between his physical body and his digital ghost. \nThe production transforms the audience from mere spectators into active material\, as the camera turns to film the watchers\, projecting their silent presence into the heart of the monologue. \nThe work is set to a melancholic R&B and hip-hop score from the album “Başkası” by musician Çağrı Sinci. Stripping away theatrical polish\, the production refuses to conceal its mechanics. \nWhat emerges is a sonic and visual sculpture that confronts the ache of placelessness\, asking what it means to belong when one’s home feels imagined\, and what it means to be seen when your own name feels foreign in your mouth. \nIntimate\, funny\, unsettling\, and deeply\, deeply human. A salute to the progress in life\, to being here\, now\, right now. On stage. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/dunyada-london-theatre/ LOCATION:Cockpit Theatre\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,London Theatre,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/dunyada-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vertov Film Theatre":MAILTO:z.cao.london@gmail.com GEO:51.5245297;-0.1692314 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cockpit Theatre Gateforth Street London NW8 8EH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Gateforth Street:geo:-0.1692314,51.5245297 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T220000 DTSTAMP:20260106T174240Z CREATED:20260106T174211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T174240Z UID:30113550-1785609000-1785621600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Scarlet Pimpernel - Etcetera Theatre London - period drama theatre DESCRIPTION:Saturday August 1st 2026 – 6.45pm\nTickets £15 from https://www.etceteratheatrecamden.com/ Tel 020 7482 4857 \nEtcetera Theatre\n(Above Oxford Arms Pub)\n265 Camden High Street\,\nLondon\, NW1 7BU \nLinks to all of our tour venues can be found at https://www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.html \nAn engaging drama of disguise\, adventure\, and conspiracy set between London and Paris\, during the height of the French Revolution in 1792. Combining drama and humour\, this is a production of pure escapism and suspense. \nIn 1792\, at the height of the French Revolution\, in Paris\, aristocrats destined for the Guillotine\, begin to be rescued\, by a mysterious figure\, who always eludes capture. This rescuer can never be found or identified\, except by little slips of paper featuring the image of a small English flower\, the Scarlet Pimpernel. \nMeanwhile\, in London\, Sir Percy Blakeney; who is widely known to be the leader of London fashion\, and a carefree\, whimsical fop\, marries Marguerite\, a beautiful\, intelligent French actress and friend of the revolutionary government in France\, while Citizen Chauvelin\, an agent of the French government\, arrives in London\, seeking the identity of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel. \nThis theatre production combines adventure\, and humour\, and in a fast-moving\, entertaining period drama based on the novel by Baroness Orczy and including wider historical and cultural research of the time. It features a stunning collection of roles for all actors involved. This play is designed to be suitable for all ages.Performed as part of a tour (& global streaming) of this theatre production. by a professional touring theatre company from Devon\, which has previously won national and international awards for their productions. \nContent advisories: Generally suitable for all audiences . This production contains mild violence and confrontation. \nIf you have any questions about any aspect of our production\, please contact us on southdevonplayers@gmail.com at any time.\nhttp://www.southdevonplayers.com\nhttp://www.facebook.com/sdevonplayers\nhttp://www.instagram.com/southdevonplayers URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-scarlet-pimpernel-etcetera-theatre-london-period-drama-theatre/ LOCATION:etcetera theatre\, 265 Camden High Street\, London\, NW1 7BU CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Entertainment,Events in London,London Theatre,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ScarletLondonMini.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The South Devon Players Theatre &%3B Film Company":MAILTO:southdevonplayers@gmail.com GEO:51.540617;-0.1442578 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=etcetera theatre 265 Camden High Street London NW1 7BU;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=265 Camden High Street:geo:-0.1442578,51.540617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T131621Z CREATED:20260526T131620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T131621Z UID:30125144-1785067200-1785078000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Southwark Summer Family Festival 2026 London DESCRIPTION:Looking for free family events in London this summer \nJoin our community festival in Nunhead \nSunday 26 July 12:00–15:00 \nGames\, performances\, workshops and food \nPerfect for families and local residents \nRegister now: https://www.easystepuk.org/events-and-workshops/weekly-classes/register URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/southwark-summer-family-festival-2026-london/ CATEGORIES:Arts,Family Activities,Free Events,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Southwark-Summer-Family-Festival-e1779801356335.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T163412Z CREATED:20260517T163412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T163412Z UID:30126914-1783882800-1783886400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Kate-Lois Elliott: TRAD (Work in Progress) - Comedy DESCRIPTION:After a sell-out Edinburgh debut\, Kate-Lois Elliott (British Writers’ Guild Award Nominee\, British Comedy Guide Awards\, Funny Women Content Creator Nominee\, The Times Best Jokes Of The Fringe) is back with a new show about modern monogamy\, fertility\, Gingham fetishes and how ‘the good old olden days’ weren’t even that good\, actually. \nPicking apart stories from history and her own life – from Queen Victoria’s alleged sex mania to the real origin of “the average Joe\,” to Elliott’s own deranged obsession with making it into the tabloids – expect trademark thought-provoking waffle\, impromptu showtunes and GCSE drama level special effects. \nThis is a show for anyone who’s ever wondered whether to lean in\, burn it all down\, or take up cross-stitch and see what happens. \nMusic by Katie Pritchard & Kate-Lois Elliott \n“Funny\, clever and sharply observed. With more substance than many comedy shows\, Kate is one to watch” – Voice Magazine ★★★★ \n“Thought provoking & funny… clever\, witty & unique” – Heart London ★★★★ \n“A genius approach to breaking down what self-reflection truly means. A brilliant talent for normalising the absurd” – Entertainment Focus ★★★★  \n“Clever\, witty & captivating. Certainly one to watch’’ – We Love Brighton ★★★★  \nWENA Finalist 2023\, Funny Women Stage Nominee 2025\, Komedia New Comedian Semi Finalist 2024\, Edinburgh News Best Jokes Of The Fringe 2024\, Phoebe Waller Bridge’s Keep It Fringe Award Winner 2024\, Brighton Fringe Bursary Award Winner\, Gobby Girls 11% Club Shortlist 2025\, Merky Books Penguin New Writers’ Prize Longlist  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/kate-lois-elliott-trad-work-in-progress-comedy/ LOCATION:Park90\, Park Theatre\, 13 Clifton Terrace\, Finsbury Park\, London N4 3JP\, 13 Clifton Terrace\, Finsbury Park\, London N4 3JP\, London\, N4 3JP CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kate-Lois-Elliott-TRAD-2-e1779035627750.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T210000 DTSTAMP:20260219T061634Z CREATED:20260219T055307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T061634Z UID:30118703-1783711800-1783717200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Pomp\, Pageantry\, and Precision: Experience the Military Musical Spectacular Live in London DESCRIPTION:Few things in the world can match the spine-tingling thrill of a full military band in motion. The crisp\, synchronised snap of the snare drums\, the brilliant gleam of polished brass catching the evening light\, and the immaculate\, historic uniforms—it is an experience that commands your attention from the very first note. \nLondon is the undisputed global capital of ceremonial pageantry\, and this summer\, you have the chance to witness it at its absolute finest. \nOn July 8th\, 2026\, the capital will host the breathtaking Military Musical Spectacular Live. Whether you are a lifelong enthusiast of military history\, a lover of live orchestral brass\, or simply looking for a quintessential\, unforgettable London evening out\, this is an event that belongs firmly on your calendar. \nWhat to Expect at the Spectacular\nThis isn’t just a concert; it is a masterclass in discipline\, musicianship\, and visual storytelling. When massed bands come together\, the sheer wall of sound they produce is something you feel in your chest. \nAttendees can expect a dynamic program that spans centuries of musical heritage: \n\n\nTraditional Fanfares and Marches: The rousing\, historic anthems that have echoed across parade grounds for generations. \n\n\nIntricate Precision Drill: Watch in awe as hundreds of musicians perform complex marching manoeuvres without missing a single beat or stepping out of line. \n\n\nContemporary Arrangements: Military bands are incredibly versatile\, often blending classical repertoire with surprising\, modern cinematic scores and popular music\, reimagined for a massive brass and woodwind ensemble. \n\n\nThe Atmosphere: Set against the backdrop of London’s historic architecture\, events like this often culminate in dramatic sunset ceremonies\, complete with poignant lone pipers or buglers sounding the Last Post. \n\n\nBring the Pageantry to Your Own Event\nExperiencing a grand military spectacular often leaves audiences awestruck by the sheer impact and prestige that this style of music brings to an occasion. It elevates the atmosphere instantly\, turning a standard gathering into a truly historic-feeling event. \nBut did you know you don’t have to wait for a national spectacular to experience this magic? \nIf you are an event planner\, corporate organiser\, or hosting a major celebration\, you can harness that same prestige for your own guests. From grand corporate galas and award ceremonies to public parades\, film premieres\, and themed events\, nothing makes an entrance quite like a live military marching band. \nThrough Music for London\, you can hire authentic\, professional Military and Marching Bands in London (Note: Insert your exact MFL Military Bands category link here). Featuring elite musicians—many of whom have served in the UK’s premier military bands—you can bring bespoke fanfare\, immaculate uniforms\, and world-class musical discipline directly to your venue. Whether you need a solo bugler\, a traditional brass quintet\, or a full marching display band\, you can recreate the magic of the Spectacular on your own terms. \nSecure Your Tickets\nEvents of this scale and national prestige are highly anticipated and draw crowds from all over the world. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the audience for an evening of unrivalled British pageantry. \nDiscover more details\, venue information\, and secure your spot for the July 8th showcase here: ➡️ Military Musical Spectacular Live – Event Details & Tickets \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/military-musical-spectacular-live/2026-07-10/ LOCATION:Horse Guards\, Whitehall\, London\, SW1A 2AX\, London CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Events in London,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Editorial-3-1-e1771480248481.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Household Division of the British Army":MAILTO:info@householddivision.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTSTAMP:20260601T021717Z CREATED:20260601T021716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T021717Z UID:30128079-1782604800-1783555199@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:REJECTS - Artworks by the Royal Academy DESCRIPTION:REJECTS: A Celebration of Overlooked Artworks by the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. \nNow in its fourth year and previously featured in The BBC\, The Guardian\, and The Art Newspaper\, REJECTS is back this June with a brand-new line-up of artists and artworks that didn’t make it into the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Each year around 18\,000 artists apply to the RA\, but only about 1\,500 make the cut\, leaving a whole lot of talent that might otherwise go unseen. \nHoused in a quaint 19th-century bakery on Notting Hill’s iconic Portobello Road\, this year’s exhibition provides a defiant spotlight for these brilliant\, overlooked works. Spanning painting\, sculpture\, photography\, textiles\, and mixed media\, the show features a fresh mix of emerging and established artists reclaiming their space on the summer art calendar. Expect a range of bold statements and thoughtful storytelling\, from bright\, joyful paintings and embroidered buildings to hauntingly beautiful figures. \nWhether you’re an art collector or just art-curious\, Art Friend welcomes everyone to the gallery. So you can decide for yourselves: did the judges make the right decision? Come be the critic and see which artworks make your cut. And if you really love a REJECT\, you can buy it and take it home with you\, as all the artwork on display is for sale. \nOpening Night Drinks: Thursday 18 June & Friday 19 June\, 5–9 pm Join us for drinks\, music\, and a first look at this year’s REJECTS. \nWhy REJECTS matters: REJECTS isn’t just an exhibition\, it’s a movement. It highlights how much talent is out there and how many people face rejection on a daily basis\,we have all been rejects once! So come join the club\, root for the underdog and enjoy seeing what talent has been given a second chance. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/rejects-artworks-by-the-royal-academy/2026-06-28/ LOCATION:Art Friend Gallery at The Bakery\, 82D Portobello Road\, London\, W11 2QD CATEGORIES:Events in London,Free Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/REJECTS-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="@artfriendgallery":MAILTO:info@artfriend.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T015402Z CREATED:20260524T014530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T015402Z UID:30128036-1782585000-1782590400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Japan Night: Ink & Strings -A Live Calligraphy & Tsugaru Shamisen Performance- DESCRIPTION:Japan Night: Ink & Strings\nA Live Calligraphy & Tsugaru Shamisen Performance \nStep into a unique cultural evening where Japanese calligraphy and live music come together in an atmospheric setting in the heart of London. \nThis special event features a contemporary Japanese calligraphy performance by Setsuhi Shiraishi\, accompanied by the powerful and expressive sound of Tsugaru shamisen performed by Hibiki Ichikawa. \nWatch as ink and sound interact in real time — a dynamic and immersive experience where each brushstroke responds to rhythm\, emotion\, and space. \nWhat to expect: \n\nLive Japanese calligraphy performance\nTsugaru shamisen live music\nSelected premium Japanese sake and beer\nAn intimate and atmospheric setting\nA unique fusion of visual art and sound\n\nA small selection of Japanese snacks and cultural items available for purchase\, allowing guests to further experience the atmosphere of a Japanese-inspired evening in London. \nYou can book Japanese Musicians & Ensembles for Events in London. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/japan-night-ink-strings-a-live-calligraphy-tsugaru-shamisen-performance/2026-06-27/2/ LOCATION:The Church of St Katherine Cree\, 86 Leadenhall St\, London\, EC3A 3BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Environment,Events in London,Live Music,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000039201.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T223000 DTSTAMP:20260514T124402Z CREATED:20260514T124401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T124402Z UID:30126457-1782414000-1782426600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:An Evening With Christopher Awdry: 85 Years Of Letting Off Steam DESCRIPTION:Beloved Thomas the Tank Engine author Christopher Awdry shares stories\, railway heritage and insights. \nJoining Christopher on stage will be Mike O’Donnell\, the original composer behind the beloved Thomas & Friends television score; Clive Spong\, whose detailed artwork helped define the visual identity of The Railway Series; and Mark Moraghan\, one of the modern voices of Sodor. Together\, they bring a rare\, multi-generational perspective to one of the most enduring storytelling worlds ever created. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-christopher-awdry-85-years-of-letting-off-steam/ LOCATION:Eventim Apollo\, 45 Queen Caroline Street\, London\, W6 9QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events in London,Family Activities,Free Events,Illustration,Literature,London Theatre,Writers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/awdryupdated7-square-e1778762622193.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Splot":MAILTO:richard@splot.live GEO:51.49084;-0.2245036 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eventim Apollo 45 Queen Caroline Street London W6 9QH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=45 Queen Caroline Street:geo:-0.2245036,51.49084 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T021613Z CREATED:20260524T021613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T021613Z UID:30128061-1782329400-1782333000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Karate Man: A Live-Action Video Game (WIP) DESCRIPTION:The world’s first playable comedy show — now performing in London. \nYou take your seat. A controller gets passed your way. From then on\, you and the rest of the audience are running the show. \nEvery button press shapes Karate Man‘s story. PUNCH. KICK. JUMP. ETC. Whatever the audience chooses\, Karate Man must obey. \nOur story begins in 198X. Karate Man has defeated the nefarious Ross Roundkick\, and peace is restored to Karatetown. Many years pass… it is now 20XX. And our hero must face his greatest challenge yet: ordinary life. \nCommand Karate Man through an expansive branching adventure\, as he battles his inner demons\, his outer enemies\, and the looming threat of [DIVORCE]. \nWinner — Best Interactive Show\, Adelaide Fringe 2025\n★★★★★ “An anarchically funny choose-your-own-adventure” — Toasting Aussie Theatre\n★★★★★ “The single greatest audience-controlled live stage show” — Tess D\n★★★★★ “I’ve never seen a show like this” — Funny Tonne \n🎮 Tickets: tickets.okedia.com/event/186/karate-man-a-live-action-video-game-wip URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/karate-man-a-live-action-video-game-wip/2026-06-24/ LOCATION:The Hen & Chickens Theatre\, The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar\, London\, N1 2NA CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Comedy,Entertainment,London Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/poster.jpg GEO:51.5460426;-0.1019985 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Hen & Chickens Theatre The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar London N1 2NA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar:geo:-0.1019985,51.5460426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T145525Z CREATED:20260511T145435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T145525Z UID:30127534-1782156600-1782162000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:What Nature Tells Me – Orchestra for the Earth DESCRIPTION:What Nature Tells Me\n\n\nAlpine Tour Launch Concert\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 20 June 2026 · 7.30pm \nSt John’s Waterloo\, SE1 8TY \nPublic booking is open. \nPrice – Pay what you can (suggested: £15) \nOrchestra for the Earth launches its 2026 Alpine Tour\, What Nature Tells Me\, with a London concert at St John’s Waterloo on Saturday 20 June\, before travelling by train and coach to Austria for a series of performances and education projects in places closely connected to Gustav Mahler’s life and music. \nNow in its ninth year\, the Alpine Tour has become one of the orchestra’s defining projects: an ongoing exploration of the relationship between music\, landscape and listening\, centred on Mahler and the Alpine environments in which much of his music was conceived.\nThe 2026 programme\, What Nature Tells Me\, traces a single musical arc through Mahler’s life\, from the freshness and folk-like early songs to the profound stillness of ‘Der Abschied’ (‘The Farewell) from Das Lied von der Erde (‘The Song of the Earth’). The London concert features\nrising British baritone Michael Lafferty\, with Mahler’s works arranged for chamber orchestra by conductor John Warner. \nThe programme also includes the world premiere of Eat Your Rage\, a new commission by London-based composer Zhenyan Li\, whose work has been performed by ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Modern. The commission is a response to Mahler’s musical evocations of nature and forms part of OE’s ongoing commitment to placing new music alongside established repertoire within the same artistic and environmental context. \nFollowing the London launch\, the orchestra travels to Austria from 22–26 June\, including a performance at the Gustav Mahler Festival in Steinbach am Attersee\, where Mahler spent several summers composing\, and a concert on an open-air stage in Steinach am Brenner\, another\nplace closely associated with his summer retreats. When Bruno Walter visited Mahler in Steinbach in 1896\, he marvelled at the surrounding landscape. Mahler replied simply: “No need to look around — I have already composed it all.” The Alpine Tour returns that idea to its source\, placing the music back into dialogue with the\nenvironments that helped shape it. \nMarina Mahler\, Founding Patron of Orchestra for the Earth\, said: “It is deeply moving to see my grandfather’s music brought back into the landscapes that inspired it\, and to see young people included in that experience. This kind of thoughtful\, living engagement with Mahler’s work is both true to its origins and urgently relevant now.” \nWhat Nature Tells Me takes place at St John’s Waterloo\, London\, on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 7.30pm. \nLondon is the home to several dynamic String Ensembles\, including soloists and String Quartets. They are available for hire from Music for London. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/what-nature-tells-me-orchestra-for-the-earth/ LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Waterloo\, Waterloo Rd\, London\, Southwark\, SE1 8TY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Concerts,Live Music,Music,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Good_Energy-e1778511378367.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260602T224544Z CREATED:20260515T143842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T224544Z UID:30128014-1781568000-1782518399@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Summer Music in City Churches – ‘Around the World’ – Concerts in the Square Mile DESCRIPTION:A nine-day celebration of music in the City of London \nSet in the heart of London’s historic Square Mile\, Kestrel Music’s nine-day festival\, Summer Music in City Churches\, returns with a world-class roster of artists taking a musical voyage ‘Around the World’. Hosted across five atmospheric\, acoustically rich churches\, this year’s theme explores music inspired by cities\, landscapes and traditions. From traditional song and jazz arrangements\, to lush choral harmonies and orchestral favourites\, the programme celebrates sounds of town and country\, both at home and abroad. \nGuest artists are drawn from the finest musicians and collaborative partnerships performing internationally today\, including Rachel Nicholls and Michael Dussek\, Lucy Parham with Juliet Stevenson\, Mark Bebbington with Alistair McGowan\, and Iain Farrington’s jazz trio. Joining them will be multi-talented duo Eleanor Grant and Gus McQuade\, and young singers from Hackney Choral. A wealth of chamber music further enriches the programme\, with lunchtime performances by Brother Tree Sound\, Tier3 Trio\, Cassatt Trio\, and Sonas Quartet. \nOpening the festival\, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Gergely Madaras conjure the Mediterranean warmth of Spain and Italy in works by Rossini\, Ravel and Mendelssohn. They are joined by guitarist Jack Hancher\, 2022 Royal Overseas League Gold Medalist and EuroStrings Artist\, as soloist in Rodrigo’s evocative Concierto de Aranjuez. \nThere are opportunities to hear the City of London Choir led by Daniel Hyde on two contrasting occasions performances; as part of a Festival Choral Evensong in the grand tradition of British cathedrals\, and to celebrate traditional song rooted in the land – from George Shearing’s jazz settings to Elgar in Bavaria\, in the festival’s delightful finale\, ‘Islands and Highlands’. \nSummer Music in City Churches was founded in 2018\, presenting beautiful music to engage\, divert and inspire\, in ancient and architecturally stunning churches in London’s Square Mile. Standing cheek by jowl with City offices\, these churches are glorious settings in which to listen and reflect: oases of history\, beauty and peace amidst the 24-7 hurly-burly of City life. \nFurther information and how to book \nFull programme\, venues\, timings and ticket sales can be found on the website. \nTicket prices range from £15 to £35\, with half-price discounts available for students and those under 25. For those wishing to attend multiple events\, a festival season ticket provides excellent value at £120. \n(Photo of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra by Ben Wright) URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/summer-music-in-city-churches-around-the-world-london-concerts/ LOCATION:St Giles Cripplegate\, Fore Street\, London\, EC2Y 8DA CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Events in London,Family Activities,Festivals,Free Events,Live Music,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Royal-Philharmonic-Orchestra-players-credit-Ben-Wright-e1778856077468.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T223000 DTSTAMP:20260506T103955Z CREATED:20260506T031807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T103955Z UID:30126463-1781206200-1781217000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Samira Ahmed with A Hard Day's Night DESCRIPTION:Join us at ICMP’s Queen’s Park campus for a special in‑conversation event with award‑winning journalist\, writer\, and broadcaster Samira Ahmed\, as she discusses her brand‑new book in the BFI Film Classics series:\nA Hard Day’s Night – her deep dive into the Beatles’ groundbreaking 1964 film. \nIn this intimate interview\, Samira will explore how A Hard Day’s Night—originally created to capture the Beatles’ explosive rise—has become a genuine cinematic classic. Drawing from her lifelong love for the film and her remarkable 2023 discovery of the earliest known full Beatles concert recording\, Samira examines how the movie captured the shifting cultural landscape of 1960s Britain and redefined modern celebrity. \nExpect insights into: \n\nThe film’s innovative blend of documentary realism and playful rebellion\nHow Beatlemania transformed ideas of fame\, identity\, and media\nThe film’s lasting influence on generations of artists\, fans\, and filmmakers\nSamira’s personal connection to the Beatles and how the film shaped her own journey into journalism\n\nAbout the author\nSamira Ahmed presents Front Row on BBC Radio 4 and Newswatch on BBC One\, and has created acclaimed documentaries including Art of Persia and I Dressed Ziggy Stardust. In 2020 she was named Audio Presenter of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild. A Hard Day’s Night is her first book. \nWhether you’re a Beatles fan\, a film lover\, or simply curious about the cultural forces that shaped modern Britain\, this is an evening not to miss. \nAbout The Long Play\nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series celebrating artists and writers who shape how we experience and understand music culture. Each session explores the stories beneath the noise — where creativity\, identity and lived experience intersect — offering audiences a rare chance to engage directly with the people who make and document the music that defines generations. \n\n\n\nLocation\nICMP London (Queen’s Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-samira-ahmed-with-a-hard-days-night/ LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,History,Literature,Movies,Music,Writers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TLPS-Samira2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="@thelongplaysessions":MAILTO:paul.wilson@icmp.ac.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR